Trace the remarkable journey of Martin Luther King Jr. from his childhood in the segregated South to his rise as one of the most influential leaders in the American Civil Rights Movement. Through peaceful protest, powerful speeches, and unwavering determination, Dr. King inspired millions to challenge injustice and fight for equality.
This Kahoot explores key moments in his life and legacy — including the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the March on Washington, and the lasting impact of his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. Students will discover how nonviolence, courage, and moral leadership helped reshape history and continue to inspire movements for justice around the world today.
Watch the related BBC videos (below), then invite your Grade 3–8 students to test their knowledge and deepen their understanding of this iconic leader and the movement he helped lead.
This set of Martin Luther King Jr. worksheets contains two versions, so you can use the version that's closest to the grade level you teach or use both based on the individual reading levels of the students in your class. Here's what you'll find:
- Reading Passage: "Martin Luther King Jr.: A Man With a Dream," covering that life and legacy of MLK.
- Version A: Grades 3-5, Lexile Level 700-900L
- Version B: Grades 6-8, Lexile Level 850-1000L
- Glossary: Grade-level appropriate vocabulary and definitions to help students better understand the passage.
- Worksheets: KWL, timeline, and reflection (Version A); important events chart, Venn diagram, "Iconic Influences" response (Version B).
These activities pair with the following videos:
In Martin Luther King Jr. and the March on Washington, we learn about the historic 1963 March on Washington, when hundreds of thousands of people gathered in Washington, D.C. to demand civil rights and equality. At the center of the event is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who delivers the “I Have a Dream” speech — one of the most famous and important speeches in American history.
This video is a meaningful way to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day or to help students understand the role of peaceful protest in a democracy. Excerpted from BBC’s Reputations: Martin Luther King – Days of Hope, it highlights Dr. King’s leadership, his commitment to nonviolent protest, and the lasting impact of the Civil Rights Movement.
Ever dreamed of having your very own toy shop? YOU HAVE? Excellent. Start by giving it a name (use your fave color and age). Next, do a stock check. Look at the toy patterns below and circle what comes next. Finally, stack the shelves! Draw some brand-new toys in the spaces. How about some unicorns? Or cool cars? Or furry monsters? Don't forget to draw your own favorite toy on one of the shelves. And add some customers!
Tell Bluey and Bingo all about your vacation (or your dream vacation if you’re chillin’ at home!) What's it like — busy busy busy, loadsa fun, yummy food, so relaxing, super exciting, or... smelly toilet? What is the weather like? Draw your fave vacation food on the plate and stick a souvenir in the right spot.
It’s a giant dream house ON WHEELS! Aaaaand... what else? You decide! What’s in each room of the dream house? These were Bluey and Bingo’s ideas: 11 burger shops, 20 bedrooms, 40 toilets, and a spa on the balcony.
Inspired by Season 2 Episode 21 "Escape": The kids are going to Nana’s so Mum and Dad can get alone time. They plan a blissful day, but Bluey and Bingo think of imaginative ways to ruin it — Mum and Dad will have to escape!
We've all had daydreams of the biggest, bestest party ever! What does your dream party look like, kiddo? Design the invitation by writing your name, filling in how old you will be, draw yourself playing a game, and more. Then plan the menu (sausage and ice cream?), circle the best place for your party (park or play place?), and check off some of the awesome stuff you'll get up to (play charades or musical statues?).
It's Halloween (or Heelerween)! Grab your crayons and markers and finish this petrifying picture of costumed Bluey and Bingo as skeletons, witches, spiders, pumpkins, ghosts, and vampires.
Inspire by Season 1, Episode 8 "Fruit Bat": Not wanting to go to bed, Bluey tries to dream about being a nocturnal fruit bat so she can stay up all night long, and soon she finds herself flying through the night sky.
In The Female Future Engineers of India, Sue Perkins travels to Patna, India, where she learns about a school helping girls become engineers. These schools, which have grown from three to 18 in just 20 years, are empowering young women to chase big dreams. While the girls share their hopes for the future, they discuss how, despite their education, their parents still have the final say in who they marry. Sue highlights how, over the past couple of decades, these women have gone from staying at home to gaining powerful skills for their careers. This video is excerpted from BBC’s The Ganges with Sue Perkins, which showcases Sue’s journey along the Ganges River, exploring its cultural and spiritual significance in India.
In American Optimism Under Clinton, historian Simon Schama explains how Bill Clinton’s own rise to power had echoes of the American dream of equal opportunity. Clinton had an optimistic message during a time of economic expansion, rising stock markets, and a strong economy. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Obama’s America, in which Simon Schama examines the challenges faced by Barack Obama on the world stage and at home.
In Rapping in a Refugee Camp, host Radzi Chinyanganya introduces Hiba and Rama, two sisters who live in the Za’atari refugee camp in Jordan. The sisters use rap as a creative outlet to express their struggles, dreams, and experiences of growing up in a refugee camp. Their music addresses the challenges they face as refugees, including the loss of their home, displacement, and the lack of education. The video also highlights their aspirations for the future and the power of youth empowerment through creativity. This video is excerpted from BBC’s My World, a program created for teenagers eager to learn more about the important stories shaping our world.
The article "Martin Luther King’s Dream: The Speech That Changed America" from BBC's HistoryExtra explores the origins, message, and legacy of the iconic “I Have a Dream” speech. Delivered during the 1963 March on Washington, King’s words captured the hopes of the civil rights movement. The article examines the speech’s impact, historical setting, rhetorical power, and enduring relevance today.
Trace the remarkable journey of Martin Luther King Jr. from his childhood in the segregated South to his rise as one of the most influential leaders in the American Civil Rights Movement. Through peaceful protest, powerful speeches, and unwavering determination, Dr. King inspired millions to challenge injustice and fight for equality.
This Kahoot explores key moments in his life and legacy — including the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the March on Washington, and the lasting impact of his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. Students will discover how nonviolence, courage, and moral leadership helped reshape history and continue to inspire movements for justice around the world today.
Watch the related BBC videos (below), then invite your Grade 3–8 students to test their knowledge and deepen their understanding of this iconic leader and the movement he helped lead.
This set of Martin Luther King Jr. worksheets contains two versions, so you can use the version that's closest to the grade level you teach or use both based on the individual reading levels of the students in your class. Here's what you'll find:
- Reading Passage: "Martin Luther King Jr.: A Man With a Dream," covering that life and legacy of MLK.
- Version A: Grades 3-5, Lexile Level 700-900L
- Version B: Grades 6-8, Lexile Level 850-1000L
- Glossary: Grade-level appropriate vocabulary and definitions to help students better understand the passage.
- Worksheets: KWL, timeline, and reflection (Version A); important events chart, Venn diagram, "Iconic Influences" response (Version B).
These activities pair with the following videos:
In Martin Luther King Jr. and the March on Washington, we learn about the historic 1963 March on Washington, when hundreds of thousands of people gathered in Washington, D.C. to demand civil rights and equality. At the center of the event is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who delivers the “I Have a Dream” speech — one of the most famous and important speeches in American history.
This video is a meaningful way to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day or to help students understand the role of peaceful protest in a democracy. Excerpted from BBC’s Reputations: Martin Luther King – Days of Hope, it highlights Dr. King’s leadership, his commitment to nonviolent protest, and the lasting impact of the Civil Rights Movement.
Ever dreamed of having your very own toy shop? YOU HAVE? Excellent. Start by giving it a name (use your fave color and age). Next, do a stock check. Look at the toy patterns below and circle what comes next. Finally, stack the shelves! Draw some brand-new toys in the spaces. How about some unicorns? Or cool cars? Or furry monsters? Don't forget to draw your own favorite toy on one of the shelves. And add some customers!
Tell Bluey and Bingo all about your vacation (or your dream vacation if you’re chillin’ at home!) What's it like — busy busy busy, loadsa fun, yummy food, so relaxing, super exciting, or... smelly toilet? What is the weather like? Draw your fave vacation food on the plate and stick a souvenir in the right spot.
It’s a giant dream house ON WHEELS! Aaaaand... what else? You decide! What’s in each room of the dream house? These were Bluey and Bingo’s ideas: 11 burger shops, 20 bedrooms, 40 toilets, and a spa on the balcony.
Inspired by Season 2 Episode 21 "Escape": The kids are going to Nana’s so Mum and Dad can get alone time. They plan a blissful day, but Bluey and Bingo think of imaginative ways to ruin it — Mum and Dad will have to escape!
We've all had daydreams of the biggest, bestest party ever! What does your dream party look like, kiddo? Design the invitation by writing your name, filling in how old you will be, draw yourself playing a game, and more. Then plan the menu (sausage and ice cream?), circle the best place for your party (park or play place?), and check off some of the awesome stuff you'll get up to (play charades or musical statues?).
It's Halloween (or Heelerween)! Grab your crayons and markers and finish this petrifying picture of costumed Bluey and Bingo as skeletons, witches, spiders, pumpkins, ghosts, and vampires.
Inspire by Season 1, Episode 8 "Fruit Bat": Not wanting to go to bed, Bluey tries to dream about being a nocturnal fruit bat so she can stay up all night long, and soon she finds herself flying through the night sky.
In The Female Future Engineers of India, Sue Perkins travels to Patna, India, where she learns about a school helping girls become engineers. These schools, which have grown from three to 18 in just 20 years, are empowering young women to chase big dreams. While the girls share their hopes for the future, they discuss how, despite their education, their parents still have the final say in who they marry. Sue highlights how, over the past couple of decades, these women have gone from staying at home to gaining powerful skills for their careers. This video is excerpted from BBC’s The Ganges with Sue Perkins, which showcases Sue’s journey along the Ganges River, exploring its cultural and spiritual significance in India.
In American Optimism Under Clinton, historian Simon Schama explains how Bill Clinton’s own rise to power had echoes of the American dream of equal opportunity. Clinton had an optimistic message during a time of economic expansion, rising stock markets, and a strong economy. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Obama’s America, in which Simon Schama examines the challenges faced by Barack Obama on the world stage and at home.
In Rapping in a Refugee Camp, host Radzi Chinyanganya introduces Hiba and Rama, two sisters who live in the Za’atari refugee camp in Jordan. The sisters use rap as a creative outlet to express their struggles, dreams, and experiences of growing up in a refugee camp. Their music addresses the challenges they face as refugees, including the loss of their home, displacement, and the lack of education. The video also highlights their aspirations for the future and the power of youth empowerment through creativity. This video is excerpted from BBC’s My World, a program created for teenagers eager to learn more about the important stories shaping our world.
The article "Martin Luther King’s Dream: The Speech That Changed America" from BBC's HistoryExtra explores the origins, message, and legacy of the iconic “I Have a Dream” speech. Delivered during the 1963 March on Washington, King’s words captured the hopes of the civil rights movement. The article examines the speech’s impact, historical setting, rhetorical power, and enduring relevance today.